Girls in Blue take on Minnesota Aurora FC in the USL W League Central Conference Semifinals
by elevencomms
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Minnesota Aurora FC vs. Indy Eleven
Friday, July 5, 2024 – 4 p.m. ET
Keyworth Stadium | Hamtramck, Mich.
2024 USL W LEAGUE RECORDS
Indy Eleven: 7-1-2, 23 pts (+25), 1st in Valley Division
Minnesota Aurora FC: 10-0-2, 32 pts (+55), 1st in Heartland Division
SETTING THE SCENE
Indy Eleven will face Minnesota Aurora FC in the USL W League Central Conference Semifinals on Friday, July 5 at 4 p.m. Most recently, Indy fell to Racing Louisville FC 6-2. Natalie Mitchell and Katie Soderstrom scored the two goals for the Girls in Blue. Last time out, Minnesota Aurora FC defeated RKC Third Coast 14-0.
SERIES VS. MINNESOTA AURORA FC
The Girls in Blue are tied 1-1-0 with Minnesota Aurora FC in the all-time series record. The most recent meeting between the teams occurred on July 8, 2023, and resulted in a 1-0 victory for Indy Eleven. Sam Dewey scored the game-winning goal off an assist from Grace Bahr, earning the USL W League Central Conference title for Indy Eleven.
RECENT MEETINGS
June 7, 2024 | W, 1-0
July 13, 2022 | L, 2-1
TEAM NOTES
- Indy Eleven is one of three teams to make the USL W playoffs all three years. The only other teams to achieve this feat are Minnesota Aurora FC and the Long Island Rough Riders.
- Natalie Mitchell leads the team in both assists and points, registering six goals and four assists for a total of 16 points.
- This campaign, the Girls in Blue have earned five clean sheets, most recently against Lexington SC on June 18, 2024.
- Mitchell ties captain Ella Rogers in most goals scored, both scoring six goals for the Girls in Blue.
- Indy Eleven has scored 38 goals over ten games, allowing only 13 goals against.
- The Girls in Blue matched their regular season goal total from the 2023 season.
LAST TIME OUT
LOUISVILLE, KY – Indy Eleven fell 6-2 to Racing Louisville FC in the final regular season match of 2024.
Originally posted on indyeleven.com